ABN: 89 250 897 460

Phone: 0437 528 563

Penny & Erik Bohl

9 John Lund Dr, Hope Harbour Marina

Hope Island Qld 4212

Self Drive BBQ Boat Hire Gold Coast

Terms & Conditions

Arrival

We ask that you arrive approx 30min prior to your booking time, to complete all necessary forms and undertake a comprehensive safety induction. In consideration to our schedules, please ensure that you are punctual. Arriving late will be deducted from the time of hire. No shows will forfeit their deposit and monies paid.

Hire Duration

Hire duration is as follows:

Full Day Hire: 8.30am to 3.30pm or 9am to 4pm

Half Day Hire: 4 hours (times are flexible and will be confirmed at time of booking)

Please be aware that the timely return of the Vessels is your responsibility, and late returns may effect your Bond.

Area of Operation

Our Cruising grounds extend from Hope Harbour Marina, along the Coomera River up to Sanctuary cove, as far north as Tipplers Resort and as far South as the Western reaches of Wave Break Island. A map will be provided with the operation area clearly marked. Operating outside these areas at any time, may result in termination of the hire. These rules are in place for your safety. Our boats are GPS tracked at all times.

Alcohol & Drugs

Please be mindful that the legal limit to drive a boat is the same as that of a car and is .05 and is enforced by police. The nominated skipper on the day may not be under the influence of any illicit drug while in charge of the vessel. Failure to obey the law, will result in loss of Bond and termination of hire. Beverages brought onto the vessel must be a mix of alcoholic and non alcoholic types to demonstrate responsible consumption and must be limited to reasonable amounts. Staff reserve the right to ask you to return excess alcohol back to your vehicle.

Also, please note that is is prohibited to consume alcohol in a public place and therefore should not be consumed when arriving at the marina, as this may result in termination of hire.

Nominated Skippers

The nominated skipper can be one or more persons of your choosing and must be 21 years of age, or older. Some boating experience is an advantage, but not necessary, as we will offer training. Upon request, we can offer full training on the water at $50.00 per hour.

Bonds

The amount of Bond for the hire of the vessel is $500.00 and is frozen on your chosen credit card at time of induction and will be released in full once the vessel has been returned in good order excluding reasonable wear and tear and all conditions of hire have been adhered to. Please be aware that some breakages may result in higher costs being charged.

Deposits

A deposit payment of $100.00 is payable at time of phone bookings by means of credit card or direct transfer, with balance paid at time of induction. Online bookings are paid in full.

Safe operation of Vessel

A comprehensive safety briefing will be conducted prior to vessel hand over and covers the following subjects:

Area of operation, including safe anchorages and boundary limitations.

Safe handling of the vessel and all of the equipment on board

Maritime rules and regulations.

Incident handling, Safety Operating Procedures and communication

The nominated skipper must have a good command of the English language and demonstrate a full understanding of Safety Briefing.

Children

We regret to inform you that we do not allow children aged 2 years and younger on our Vessel. We recommend that all children 12 years of age and younger wear life jackets at all time whilst vessel is in motion.

Cancellation

Re scheduling of hire is permitted once free of charge with a minimum of 48 hours notice. Cancellation of hire for reasons other than unsuitable weather will result in loss of deposit. We will attempt to re schedule to a suitable alternate day for you and failing this a full refund will be given. As weather can be unpredictable at times, we check forecasts on the morning of hire and make determination at this time, with your safety in mind.

State of Vessel at time of return

We ask that you use the bin provided for all of your rubbish and you keep the vessel as tidy as possible. The cleaning of BBQ will be undertaken by us at end of hire. Please be mindful of the toilet and respect this facility. No feminine hygiene or foreign product is to be placed in the toilet. A bin is provided. We also ask that any accidents be cleaned up prior to return of vessel. A blocked toilet caused by foreign object or misuse will result in a fee being deducted from your Bond.

Gold Coast BBQ Hire and any of it's staff reserve the right to terminate or refuse hire to any patron, if deemed unfit.